Caf President Ahmad Denied US Visa To Attend FIFA Council Meeting

Caf President Ahmad Ahmad was denied a visa to travel to the United States to attend crucial Fifa Council meeting in Miami set for Friday. The reasons for the refusal of Ahmad’s visa by the US authorities are unknown. The United States government does not prohibit travel by Malagasy citizens.

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The refusal of a US visa is particularly unusual for a senior official attending a major meeting in the country.

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It is unclear whether he will be able to appeal the decision on time or whether senior US Government forces will intervene on his behalf – all of which will depend on the reasons for the visa refusal.

Ahmad is a key ally of Fifa president Gianni Infantino and would have been one of the important voices of support for Infantino’s global calendar plans. The United States is set to host the World Cup in 2026 alongside Mexico and Canada.